Abstract Number: 2109 • ACR Convergence 2024
Pincer Grip and Metacarpophalangeal Patterns Emerge as New Phenotypes of Hand Osteoarthritis Using a Data Driven Approach: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative
Background/Purpose: Determination of osteoarthritis (OA) phenotypes provides a deeper understanding of the nature of the disease and progress towards precision- based intervention. Hand OA is…Abstract Number: 2197 • ACR Convergence 2024
Outcome Measures for the Assessment of Cutaneous and Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Juvenile Systemic Sclerosis: An International Collaborative Scoping Review and Survey of Current Practice
Background/Purpose: Juvenile systemic sclerosis (jSSc) is a rare fibrosing autoimmune disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Data on treatment strategies is limited, primarily based…Abstract Number: 2236 • ACR Convergence 2024
Relation Between Sociodemographic Factors and Hand Function in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by polyarticular involvement of the hands, leading to impaired function. The impact of active inflammation on disability in early…Abstract Number: 2335 • ACR Convergence 2024
Hand Function and Development of Psoriatic Arthritis in Skin Psoriasis Patients, a Prospective Cohort Study
Background/Purpose: Patients with skin psoriasis (Pso) have an increased risk of developing psoriatic arthritis (PsA) (6-42%) compared to the general population (0.02-0.42%) [1]. Early diagnosis…Abstract Number: 1183 • ACR Convergence 2024
The Effectiveness of Orthosis for the Management of Hand Osteoarthritis-a Systemic Review and Meta-analysis
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) affects 11-33% of men and women in their 50s and 60s, significantly affecting the quality of life of those afflicted.Orthoses are…Abstract Number: 1035 • ACR Convergence 2023
Diagnostic and Educational Utility of an Ultrasound Protocol for Evaluation of Hand Pain in Systemic Sclerosis
Background/Purpose: Hand impairment is a prevalent issue among systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and contributes to disability and diminished quality of life. Managing hand pain can…Abstract Number: 1147 • ACR Convergence 2023
Blood-Based Biomarkers of Inflammation and Tissue Remodeling Can Discriminate Between Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Psoriatic Arthritis and Are Associated with Hand Function
Background/Purpose: Inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are characterized by physical function impairment due to progressive inflammatory and structural changes.…Abstract Number: 1185 • ACR Convergence 2023
Soluble Buffered Alendronate After Denosumab Discontinuation in Erosive Hand OA Patients
Background/Purpose: In osteoporotic patients, discontinuation of denosumab is associated with a rapid increase in bone turnover and bone loss. Denosumab was recently proven to have…Abstract Number: 1186 • ACR Convergence 2023
Presence of Erosions Is Not a Risk Factor for the Development of Knee OA in a Hand OA Population: The Framingham OA Study
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disease and can affect multiple joint sites in one patient. Studies have shown an association between hand and…Abstract Number: 1187 • ACR Convergence 2023
Post-hoc Analysis of Individual Questions from the Australian/Canadian Osteoarthritis Hand Index from a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of Patients with Hand OA
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a frequently occurring form of OA characterized by symptoms including joint pain, stiffness, and swelling which affect performance of activities…Abstract Number: 1190 • ACR Convergence 2023
Worsening of Pain as Perceived by Patients Is Not Reflected by an Annual Standardized Questionnaire
Background/Purpose: The course of pain in hand osteoarthritis (OA) is often investigated with repeated validated pain questionnaires. However, it is unknown whether these questionnaires reliably…Abstract Number: 1192 • ACR Convergence 2023
Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Associates with Symptomatic Hand Osteoarthritis in Older Persons in the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Background/Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand is associated with the presence of bony deformities in the proximal interphalangeal joints, distal interphalangeal joints, and first carpometacarpal…Abstract Number: 1274 • ACR Convergence 2023
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Achieving Low Disease Activity State or Remission, Still Demonstrate Significant Hand Disability, as Assessed by Functional Dexterity Test: A Disconnection Between CDAI and Functional Hand Assessment
Background/Purpose: Direct functionality of the hand is not commonly assessed in daily practice or clinical trials in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Functional dexterity test…Abstract Number: 1593 • ACR Convergence 2023
Combining Single-cell RNA Sequencing and Population-based Studies Reveals Hand Osteoarthritis-associated Chondrocyte Subpopulations and Pathways
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a common heterogeneous joint disorder with differences in etiology and pathophysiology from the large weight-bearing knee or hip OA. Its…Abstract Number: 1981 • ACR Convergence 2023
The Association Between X-ray Progression and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis with 5-year Follow-up
Background/Purpose: Hand osteoarthritis (HOA) is a heterogeneous disorder with two main subtypes, non-erosive and erosive. The progression of HOA is assessed by various radiographic scoring…
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